by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Murray State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in special ed.
Jump to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #252 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #6 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 163 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 252 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Murray State University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Murray State. This makes it the #312 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of special ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at Murray State is $36,197. This is less than $44,139, which is the national median of all special ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Murray State was $787 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $405 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,436 | $18,180 |
| Fees | $1,272 | $1,272 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,594 | $10,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,717 | $5,717 |
Learn more about Murray State tuition and fees.
Of the 33 special ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Murray State, about 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Murray State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Murray State does not offer an online option for its special ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Murray State Online Learning page.
All of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from Murray State in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Murray State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Murray State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 124 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 80 |
| Educational Administration | 68 |
| Student Counseling | 24 |
| Teaching English or French | 8 |